1997 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems

Filed Jan 13, 2009 · Electrical · 117,451 miles · MN

A month ago my vehicle had a dash board light come on intermittently. It is the air bag light. During this period I took the vehicle to my mechanic, he placed it on the diagnostic and found nothing wrong at a cost of just under $100. The light has continued to come on and the vehicle has stalled twice during this time. I have searched the internet for recall notices for the dealership and have not had any success. I believe this could escalate into an accident, and I certainly cannot afford to have the vehicle at the mechanics or the dealership for days on end while they have no idea what the problem is. Chevrolet should take the vehicle in, give me a vehicle to drive until they solve the problem.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · AZ · fire

I am filing this report on behalf of the vehicle owner. Owner name is [xxx]. I am a private electric vehicle service person, and have identified two software defects in the battery pack management system used in the 1997-1998 model chevrolet s-10ev electric truck. The vehicle noted in this complaint had been completely destroyed by a fire that began while the vehicle was charging at a public vehicle charging station. I believe the fire was a result of one of the two known software program defects. I had previously contacted general motors regarding these suspicions, and have not received a reply as to whether they have interest in investigating the fire, and if the software program defects will be resolved. This is the second of three vehicle fires occurring during charging within a six month period. *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · AZ · fire

I am filing this report on behalf of the vehicle owner. Owner name is [xxx]. I am a private electric vehicle service person, and have identified two software defects in the battery pack management system used in the 1997-1998 model chevrolet s-10ev electric truck. The vehicle noted in this complaint had been completely destroyed by a fire that began while the vehicle was charging in the customer driveway. I believe the fire was a result of one of the two known software program defects. I had previously contacted general motors regarding these suspicions, and have not received a reply as to whether they have interest in investigating the fire, and if the software program defects will be resolved. This is the first of three vehicle fires occurring during charging within a six month period. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · RI · crash

Since I have purchased this vehicle, I cannot get the correct fuel amount to show on the gauge. I have been to the dealer several times waiting for a recall with no luck. I have ran out of gas several times when the gauge says I have fuel. Once on the highway I was forced off the road and into a ditch causing damage. I was placed in a life threatening situation more than once because of this problem. Chevrolet wants me to pay $220.00 for parts and another $175.00 labor and I cannot afford that amount.

Filed Mar 23, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 80,000 miles · NC

Air bag light continuously on,#5 fuse blows continuously in fuse block, running lights and dashboard lights dim. Have taken to dealership, diagnostics ran everything ok according to dealership.

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

I had a p0300 code which is a random misfire code after replacing all the parts that I was told that give this code I still had the problem. After doing some in depth research I found that gm had purchased defective distributor drive gears that were not hardened properly causing them to wear out. The knock sensor would pick up this wear and the computer would retard the timing and cause crossfire or a spark jump that caused the distributor cap to prematurely burn out. Gm new about this problem and never did a recall on this. I spent a lot of money on parts I didn't need if I would have known what the root cause of the problem was this. Information needs to get out to thousands of people that are chasing this p0300 code on gm vehicles. My vehicle is a 97 s10 4.3 vortec. When the computer kicks this code out the engine skips off idle and the vehicle shakes and stumbles. After replacing the distributor that had a new drive gear the vehicle runs like new again and no codes are set.

Filed Jul 19, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

My s10 stalls contantly. Going 60 or going 15, doesnt matter. All gauges slam to zero and sometimes it restarts, sometimes it doesnt. I lose steering and its really dangerous. Happens on the freeway, I have to throw it into neutral and restart, sometimes it does, other times it doesnt. Incident date starting 6/25/04 and still currently happens. Started out once in a while. Now its a few times a day. Seems to happen a lot more in colder/moist weather

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 62,000 miles · MD

Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also, engine stalled, and there were no power brakes or power steering. It was an a electrical problem. *ak

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · NC

While driving vehicle stalled, and sometimes would restart on its own. Also, sending unit malfunctioned, causing the fuel gauge not to register the correct amount of gasoline in the tank.

Filed Apr 20, 2002 · Electrical · WA

Frayed wire bundle caused by clutch arm rubbing against wires.